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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 434.94 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 434.94 and 84.51 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 434.94 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/434.94 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 434.94 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 36,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,757.09/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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